"reprieve" 怎么发音
word
ri-PREEV
rih-PREEV
释义
A temporary delay or cancellation of something bad, especially a punishment. It can also mean relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ɹiˈpɹiv
英式英语
ɹɪpɹˈiːv
简化发音
美式
ri-PREEV
英式
rih-PREEV
语境中听
The prisoner was given a last-minute reprieve.
Rain brought a welcome reprieve from the heat.
The deadline extension offered a reprieve for students.
After hours of negotiations, the workers finally got a temporary reprieve from layoffs.